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BMW-designed Bavaria Cruiser 55 Debuts in Majorca

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What's an automaker to do when the majority of the earth's surface is covered by water and its clients want to take to the high seas? Design a boat, of course. This is actually BMW's third venture into naval architecture, after its DesignworksUSA studio penned the 60-foot Zeydon Z60 sailing yacht and the Bavaria Deep Blue 46 motoryacht. Now it's back with Bavaria for the German shipyard's new flagship, the Cruiser 55.

Launched this weekend at the Palma boat show in Majorca, Spain, the Cruiser 55 benefits from the latest advances in both automotive design and naval architecture in a sleek 55-foot sailing vessel for those who prefer to take in the salty air with the wind in their hair. After perusing the high-resolution images in the gallery below, we're already imagining leaving a BMW Z4 roadster by the docks and sailing off into the sunset.


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World's Fastest Sailboat, Carbon Fiber SIG45 for Sale

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The world's fastest production sailboat, Le Breton Yachts' SIG45 (above), is for sale in the Netherlands via global online luxury marketplace JamesList for about $900,000. The SIG45 (SIG stands for "Speed Innovation Grace" is capable of sailing in excess of 25 knots, a speed normally restricted to powerboats. It was "designed to fill the gap between a high performance racing boat and a luxury cruising yacht, in the same way that today's super cars fill the gap between F1 and regular cars."

Built entirely of carbon fiber, the SIG45 was designed by the architects of the world's fastest offshore sailing yachts. Unlike a pure racing craft however, the yacht features stunning lines and a minimalist yet luxurious interior created by superyacht designer Bjorn Johansson. High quality fabrics and fittings were used throughout the three double cabins, two fully equipped heads, galley, saloon and separate navigation station.


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20ltd Caillou Boat

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The latest limited edition from 20ltd is a perfect summer fantasy. They are selling a black fiberglass sailing canoe from Caillou, a company whose small but extremely well-made boats we recently profiled. The 20ltd Caillou boat can be used as a sailboat or as a kayak. It has a solid fiberglass deck and hull with mahogany trimming, two fiberglass seats with floatation cusions, two kayak paddles, a carbon fiber mast and a Dacron sail rig with carbon fiber batons. The boat weighs around 100 pounds and can be transported on the roof of your car using a Thule or Yakima rack. The boat is 17.5 feet with a 41-inch beam. There are just five of the special edition boats being made and they sell for $10,740 each.

[via Acquire]

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Mona Lisa Yacht

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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It's an ambitious thing to name a yacht the Mona Lisa. This 60-foot yacht which is now for sale was designed to be a classic sailing yacht for amazing adventures because she is capable of being self sufficient for several months. The Mona Lisa is an expedition sailboat expedition with an ice-reinforced aluminum hull. Special features of this yacht include a heated enclosed pilothouse, a transom garage for secure storage of the dinghy, a hydraulic anchor storage system, a recirculating hot water conservation system and backup generators for running the important equipment. The Mona Lisa could be used as a luxury cruising yacht by a couple, or as a research vessel by a small team. She was listed at $2.7 million but is now for sale for $1,998,000 through David Walters Yachts.

Gallery: Mona Lisa


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Galileo Sailing Yacht Launched

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Here's a beautiful new yacht for your Labor Day viewing enjoyment, the 50 meter schooner Galileo. The yacht was recently launched by Turkish company Aegean yachts. The three-masted sailing yacht is a classic beauty. The decks are Burmese teak and there is a dining area on the aft deck and an open-air jacuzzi forward. The fore-deck has room for the water todays and one of the five cabins has been converted int oa scuba storage area with compressors, diving gear and a hydraulic diving platform. There are two full-beam main suites, one with a marble en-suite. The main saloon is enriched with African Cherry wood and has a 12-person dining area and a lounging area with a 60-inch plasma television.

Gallery: Galileo



[via SYNFO]

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WallyNano

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The latest design from Wally goes for the small. The adorable WallyNano is a daysailer based on the super yacht Pilgrim Project and designed by Andre Hoek and Luca Bassani.The 36-foot yacht is designed to be classic and fast. it has a lifting keep and a detachable rudder for easy trailering and can be sailed by one person. The yacht has an open cockpit with integrated aft deck to create a large sunbathing area. Inside it has a double bunk in the bow and sofas in the salon that extend into the pilot berth under the cockpit seats. The head is integrated underneath the companionway and there is an optional separate head that takes up one pilot berth. The boat has teak wood soles, exposed carbon hull lining, and white ceilings. Snowwhite will be the first unit of WallyNano and is scheduled for launch in Autumn 2007.

[via Superyacht Times]

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Perini Navi Launches Tamsen

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Perini Navi has launched their 40th vessel. Tamsen is a 52 meter ketch with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. The sailing yacht has 1,127 square meters of sail which are manoeuvred by 13 Perini Navi reel captive winches. There are two aluminium masts with Perini Navi carbon fiber "in-boom" furling booms. There are also two CAT C32 engines.

The yacht has a wide flying bridge with a sunbathing area and a huge spa pool. Forward of the mizzen mast there is a cosy lounge area with corner sofas and coffee tables around a curved bar. Two circular staircases lead to the sunken cockpit which is protected by a structural aluminium awning. The interior is done in teak with walnut molding. The dining room and main saloon have wraparound windows and the formal dining area offers space for up to 12 guests. There is room for 12 guests in four cabins and one full beam Owners' suite with a walk-in closet and his and her bathrooms. The eight crew are in five cabins all with private bathrooms. The yacht also has two Pascoe tenders of 7.50meter each which are semi-sunken and stored up forward on the main deck. The yacht will be delivered in June. I can't wait to see pics of her with sails up.

[via BYM News]

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Wally Yacht Launches New Y3K

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The new 100 foot sloop Y3K from Wally Yacht was recently launched during a private ceremony. The new Y3K is an evolution of the old Y3K yacht, a 94-foot sloop which was sold and re-named Angle's share by her new owners. The new Y3K combines the lines of German Frers with the classic Wally style. The interior configuration is a bit different, the salon is aft and the owner's stateroom is located in the front of the vessel. The new Y3K is currently undergoing sea trails. She will be delivered to her new owner at then end of the month and then head off to Portofino to get ready for her first regatta in May.

[via BYM News]

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Container Yachts

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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container yachtsFor those who want a sailing yacht but don't want to have to sail it around the world to get to from point A to point B, Container Yachts has created a sailboat that can fit inside a standard 40-foot shipping container. The boat has a narrow beam to fit in the 8-foot-wide container. Last month, InBox, the Container Yachts prototype Far Harbour 39 was launched and a power sea trial confirmed a top end speed of 8.3 knots. The boat has a galley, head with shower and can sleep four (and be a live-aboard for two). She costs $225,000 including sails and electronics.

[via Megayacht News]

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Hermes Sailboat Tie

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The yacht club and the beach aren't the only places that you can wear this new Hermes Sailboat Tie. It will look good just about anywhere. It is made of silk twill and comes in both blue and red, with elegant craftsmanship that will dress up a suit while impressing even small children with your remarkably good taste. Since the Hermès site allows you to virtually try on the tie with different shirts, it's clear that white, yellow and blue pinstripe are the best choices to complement the design. Price: $145.

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Phocea Yacht for Sale

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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We first mentioned this gorgeous sailing yacht, Phocea, last year when she had a crash off the coast of Sardinia. She went through a refit this year and is now on the market. The 246-foot yacht has has an owner's suite (which is on the main deck), VIP guest suite and four other cabins. She was originally built in 1967.  She can hit a crusing speed of 12 knots under power and 20 knots under sail and comes with a couple of tenders and two Yamaha waverunners. She is for sale through Edmiston for  25 million euros.

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The Ring-Andersen Yacht's New Home

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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I'm a sucker for a good yacht donation story. The classic sailing vessel shown here, The Ring-Andersen, was recently donated to the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation. The Ring-Andersen was originally built as a cargo ship in 1948 but was refitted as a sailing yacht. The ship which has been appraised at $3.2 million was given by an anonymous donor. The ship, which as been used as a charter vessel in the past, may end up being sold within the next few years to provide income for the foundation. For now, the ships is moored in the Elizabeth River next to the schooner, Virginia.  The Ring-Andersen may be sold again in a couple of years in order to raise funds for an endowment to provide income for the foundation.

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Drumbeat For Sale

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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One of my crush yachts, the 174-foot sailing yacht Drumbeat has hit the market. The beautiful yacht which has raced in the Rolex Transatlantic Challenge and is built for speed can hit up to 23 knots. She also has five guest staterooms, marble bathrooms and a surprising amount of light and space for a racing yacht. The yacht formerly known as Salperton was built in 2002 and extensively refitted in 2005. This beauty can be yours for 25 million euros.

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